MITCHELL, Neb. (KOLN) - The Nebraska State Auditor’s Office released a letter on Tuesday detailing their findings in a recent investigation regarding the City of Mitchell’s alleged misuse of municipal equipment and resources.
According to the letter, the office received several allegations that the mayor was routinely using municipal equipment for his own benefit. The unauthorized use of public resources for personal financial gain is against Nebraska law, the office wrote in a press release.
The state auditor’s office received photos and videos, including one that reportedly shows the mayor spraying the area near his driveway with a City-owned utility vehicle.
Foley’s office said the mayor denied the allegations and claimed to own the utility vehicle. After further investigation, the a